Global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has named Vikram Kumaraswamy as Partner and Co-Head of its India operations. He will work closely with Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman of L Catterton India, and Anjana Sasidharan, who also serves as Partner and Co-Head.
Kumaraswamy brings almost 30 years of experience, mainly from Unilever PLC Group. In his last role as Global Head of Corporate Development and Treasury in London, he led capital allocation strategies and oversaw deals worth about USD 15 billion across many sectors and countries.
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Sanjiv Mehta praised the new appointment, saying, “Vikram is a respected investor and operator with deep roots in India and strong global experience. Michael Chu and I have known him for years and have always admired his strategic thinking.”
Kumaraswamy expressed excitement about his return to India, sharing, “I am thrilled to join L Catterton. I’ve long respected the firm’s focus on value creation and deep industry expertise. India’s consumer market is becoming more organised and sophisticated, and it’s the perfect time to be back.”
Shares Market Insights
Throughout his career, Kumaraswamy has held senior roles, including CFO of PT Unilever Indonesia, Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions in London, and finance positions at Hindustan Unilever Limited. He also currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC.
Speaking about India’s market, Anjana Sasidharan noted, “We see growth across several sectors driven by long-term consumer trends. Companies with real competitive advantages can capture more market share and grow the market itself.”
Strengthens India Focus
Scott Chen, Managing Partner for L Catterton Asia, added, “Vikram’s mix of investment experience and operational skills perfectly complements the strengths of Sanjiv and Anjana. We actively recruited him to enhance our Asia team.”
L Catterton, which manages about USD 37 billion in equity capital, operates through 18 offices worldwide. Its strategy combines private equity, real estate, and credit investments, and the new leadership in India signals a stronger focus on the country’s fast-growing consumer sector.
With Vikram Kumaraswamy joining as Partner and Co-Head, L Catterton India is set to tap new opportunities and support local companies in scaling their businesses.
